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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,725.98, 2,383.63 and 1,329.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,725.98, 2,383.63 and 1,329.08 is: 1,835.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,725.98 : 2,383.63 = 1,329.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,725.98/2,383.63 = 1,329.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,725.98x = 2,383.63 × 1,329.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,725.98x = 3,168,019.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,168,019.72/1,725.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.50

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